COMMODOBUFF

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COMMODOBUFF

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A buffering agent for the correction of the water pH in alkaline spray mixtures.

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Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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Cereal

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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Citrus

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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Grapes

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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Maize

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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N/A

Potatoes

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

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Soya

Features

Used mainly to decrease alkaline hydrolysis (degradation of insecticides in high pH water).
True buffer that reduces and stabilizes the spray solution pH to between 4 and 6 (typically pH 4.5 – 5.5), where most insecticides are most stable.
Will not decrease the pH to extremely low levels, especially when using water with a low buffering capacity.

Do's & Don'ts

Add to the spray tank before the alkaline hydrolysis-sensitive insecticide.
Do not use as a standard practice, but only when labels specifically recommend acidification.

Usage Rate

0.05 – 0.1 % (50 – 100 mℓ/100 ℓ spray solution)
Use the higher rate in water with a high alkalinity (buffering capacity)

Support Product Registration Details

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